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312-50V9 · Question #232

In Risk Management, how is the term "likelihood" related to the concept of "threat?"

The correct answer is A. Likelihood is the probability that a threat-source will exploit a vulnerability.. The ability to analyze the likelihood of threats within the organization is a critical step in building an effective security program. The process of assessing threat probability should be well defined and incorporated into a broader threat analysis process to be effective. asses

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In Risk Management, how is the term "likelihood" related to the concept of "threat?"

Options

  • ALikelihood is the probability that a threat-source will exploit a vulnerability.
  • BLikelihood is a possible threat-source that may exploit a vulnerability.
  • CLikelihood is the likely source of a threat that could exploit a vulnerability.
  • DLikelihood is the probability that a vulnerability is a threat-source.

How the community answered

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  • A
    94% (34)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

The ability to analyze the likelihood of threats within the organization is a critical step in building an effective security program. The process of assessing threat probability should be well defined and incorporated into a broader threat analysis process to be effective. assessing-threat-attack-likelihood.pdf

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#risk management#threat likelihood#vulnerability#threat-source

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